|
|
|
Regular Joe
Group: Past PNET Supporter
Last Login: 8/15/2008 1:16 PM
Posts: 94,
Visits: 93
|
|
I feel like an idiot asking .... but I was asked a question the other day and allthough I didnt know the answer .... I should have.
"How many knots are on a infantry cord and what do they stand for (if anything)"
This is what I have so far ...
The Infantry Cord, known as an aiguillette, is made with a series of alternating left and right half knots that are tied around a leader cord to form a Solomon bar.
Any help would be appreciated
Lightfighter Out .....
|
|
|
|
|
Stare Master
Group: Community Supporter
Last Login: Yesterday @ 2:22 PM
Posts: 9,579,
Visits: 46,227
|
|
Never heard anything about the number of knots or the significance. Never seemed important to count, either. Be interested if anything turns up on this.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
"History teaches that when you become indifferent and lose the will to fight someone who has the will to fight will take over." COLONEL BULL SIMONS
|
|
|
|
|
Korean War Vet
Group: Community Supporter
Last Login: 2 days ago @ 12:13 PM
Posts: 522,
Visits: 1,102
|
|
Verrry interesting!
I never gave it a thought about any possible meaning to the way the Infantry Cord was made. Always thought that it was made just to fit ones shoulder and have enough length under the arm.
Hope to be able to read soon what our learned troopers have to report on this.
GR John 3:16
|
|
|
|
|
Trooper
 
Group: Past PNET Supporter
Last Login: 10/4/2005 11:53 AM
Posts: 553,
Visits: 2
|
|
I Googled it for a while, found nothing about any significance to the number of knots.
"You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred." --Superchicken
|
|
|
|
|
Hard Charger
Group: Past PNET Supporter
Last Login: 9/13/2007 8:52 PM
Posts: 2,456,
Visits: 267
|
|
I found it! Used Ask Jeves
Infantry Blue Cord
General Washington selected the color blue to distinguish his tough and resolute infantry in the Continental Army from other types of soldiers. General LaFayette chose a light blue color to outfit his American Infantry Corps. For the next 120 years, the official Infantry color alternated between blue and white until 1904 when the Army officially adopted what we now know as "Infantry Blue."
In 1951, the Army leadership sought to encourage and recognize foot soldiers who were bravely fighting intense battles in Korea. They soon adopted the Infantry Blue Cord. This cord would only be worn by fully qualified Infantrymen and would announce for all to see that these men would be on the front line when our nation was at war.
Today, enlisted graduates of Infantry Basic Training receive their blue cord at the end of their final FTX. Graduates of the Infantry Officer Basic Course complete their weeklong final FTX and after road marching back to building 76 have their blue cords pinned on them by their platoon trainer NCOs. The SSG or SFC who pins on the blue cord then renders an honorary salute in symbolic recognition of their welcoming the Lieutenant into the ranks of the Infantry
"Greater love than this hath no man, but that he should lay down his life for his friends."
|
|
|
|
|
Stare Master
Group: Community Supporter
Last Login: Yesterday @ 2:22 PM
Posts: 9,579,
Visits: 46,227
|
|
V, that talks about the significance of the color blue but doesn't say how many knots or on the cord or if there is any significance to the number. For more information on Infantry blue check here.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/j/r/jrr17/infantry/Uniform%20accessories.htm
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
"History teaches that when you become indifferent and lose the will to fight someone who has the will to fight will take over." COLONEL BULL SIMONS
|
|
|
|
|
Korean War Vet
Group: Community Supporter
Last Login: 2 days ago @ 12:13 PM
Posts: 522,
Visits: 1,102
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by sriley
I Googled it for a while, found nothing about any significance to the number of knots.
There must be something on this subject at some military history site or possibly in regs on military uniforms. Is there anyone interested in researching this?
If I had the authority, I would offer a three day pass for this info.
GR John 3:16
|
|
|
|
|
Stare Master
Group: Community Supporter
Last Login: Yesterday @ 2:22 PM
Posts: 9,579,
Visits: 46,227
|
|
Just from the sites I have had the chance to check out I doubt there is any significance to the number, other than what you said GR about the length.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
"History teaches that when you become indifferent and lose the will to fight someone who has the will to fight will take over." COLONEL BULL SIMONS
|
|
|
| | |